Loom-woven beaded bag with semi-circular tortoiseshell frame opening. Green and blue stylized floral motif on black ground. Lined with black cotton. Twisted cord handle attached to bag with two tortoiseshell rings.
circa 1880
Silk, glass beads, tortoiseshell
8 H x 7 W inches
1963.54.1
15899
Gift of Mrs. M.L. Duerling
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